It turns out that those popular kids in High School really were as clueless as me; they were just better at hiding it. Now the popular kids are elected officials and still clueless. I came upon this thought as I wondered why the decisions made by our government representatives seem to be getting less rational.
I have heard it said that it is insanity to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result. Yet, humanity has been trying for at least 6,000 years to run things without God. The further we get away from the plan that God revealed to us, the worse the results are. Why am I surprised at the foibles of a government that is increasingly turning to Atheism as the state religion?
Jesus predicted that immediately prior to his return, things will get a lot worse. I should not be surprised that there is increasing hostility toward God and those who believe in Him.
As I move into 2011, I am reminded that as individuals and as a church, we have the responsibility to continue making disciples. The distinction between the citizens of Heaven and the citizens of this world will become more clear as we near the end. It is our job to be used by God to bring many into the Kingdom of Heaven before it’s too late.
It is my hope and prayer that God will bring revival to our country and that we will return to the principles upon which it was founded. But if not, we should not be dismayed because our King is soon to return to claim his throne.
Bring on 2011. We’re one year closer . . .
From the archives: They’re still clueless http://t.co/d8lfcVi0QM
#ChristianityandCulture
I think Hegel sums it up concisely in reminding us that, “man learns from history that man learns nothing from history.” I keep hearing from various pastors that we must not rule out revival in America, but i cannot seem to shake my cynicism on this point. Nearly every facet of American society seems to be falling inexorably into disrepair. God blessed this country because we constructed it’s governance according His principals. Now that we have digressed so far from the original design, I am disillusioned by the prospect of God’s forthcoming judgement. I do not want to be so quick to dimiss the actualization of widespread revival, so I respectfully solicit encouragement on this issue. Thank you, God bless.